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Oh Deer! More Deer Activity This Time of Year Drivers are reminded to watch for deer, which are more active this time of year, especially during evening and nighttime hours. Deer behavioral changes will be occurring due to mating season, which may cause an increase in roadway crossings.

August 11 was a busy night for the Hallsville Board of Aldermen. Setting the city’s general fund tax levy at $0.5098, per $100 assessed valuation, which alderman Trynton Roberts, Hallsville alderman said was a decrease from the previous tax levy, Board of Adjustment membership, an update from the Hallsville Historical Society, as well as working with the Hallsville School District on crossing guards and a school resource officer, were among the issues discussed during their August 11 meeting.

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and the Missouri State Library are proud to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month this September, reminding Missourians that a library card is the most valuable tool for learning, growth, and opportunity.

Kids Club has begun, the Centralia Recreation Center’s air-conditioner needs repaired and the new outdoor pickle ball court is complete and ready for action.That is some of the news from the Centralia Park Board’s August 18 meeting.Parks Director Erle Bennett said between eight and 12 people are using the new Pickle Ball Courts every morning before the day gets warm with a similar number in the evenings. He also announced the Bicentennial Park West softball field renovation project was complete and the Centralia R-VI School District was paying half the $7,830 bill.Regarding Kids Club, Bennett said the Centralia Recreation Center after-school program had 29 children enrolled so far.Bennett also said the first part of the park’s walking trail is complete.Those using the trail may notice a change in the park’s foliage.The Park’s TRIM grant will fund the removal of 36 trees, Bennett said.

Reading and summer heat came together on the back lot of the Centralia Public Library, Saturday, July 26.